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IMF predicts UK interest rates to remain high in 2023 and 2024: what can freelancers do about it?
Nobody is giving freelancers bonuses or pay raises. It's up to them to call the shots on pay to stay in line with inflation and the higher cost of living that has plagued the British economy. That's easier said than done. We look at what…
What successful freelance songwriters can teach the rest of us about upping our game
Martin Gargiulo, a Professor of Entrepreneurship at INSEAD conducted research with Yonghoon Lee, an Assistant Professor at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, on the early career of 4,387 K-pop songwriters between 2003…
Marketing leaders turn to freelancers as layoffs mount and RTO policies backfire
Freelance marketing jobs are rising. That's because marketing leaders are increasingly relying on freelancers to fill the gaps left by layoffs and to support their teams, according to a new survey by Fiverr. We suggest what freelancers can…
Matt Abrahams: How to speak confidently when you’re on the spot
Humans are not naturally programmed to think and speak on the spot. Yet, we often have to and with sporadic success. We share expert tips from Stanford Graduate School of Business lecturer Matt Abrahams on how to become a more effective…
Turn your love of shopping into a freelance career
For many people, shopping is an exhilarating diversion from the daily grind. But shopping in the cost of living crisis? That's put a dampener on things. Some serial shoppers have therefore had to resort to window shopping (on and offline).…
How to pitch yourself as a panellist and guest speaker to boost your freelance career
Raising your profile to a larger audience through public speaking engagements is an excellent way to promote your expertise and services. We highlight some steps to take before you approach event organisers including a sample pitch email.…
One of the best places to look for high-paying freelance work
Looking for a smarter way to source new clients? Then you might want to start looking into private equity-backed businesses or portfolio companies ("portcos") since they often have larger budgets.
Portcos or rather their investors are…
Freelancers: How to Navigate the Murky Waters of Employment Status in the UK
Freelance Informer readers are increasingly frustrated about how their working status is never quite clear-cut with clients or the tax man. We turn to Seb Maley of contractor insurer Qdos to get some clarity for readers about the murky…
Ways freelancers can make passive income with what they already know
We look at 3 ways freelancers can transition their know-how into evergreen content that could be generated into passive income
If you're a freelancer, you know that the feast-or-famine lifestyle can be tough. One month you're rolling…
How to create and conduct a paid webinar in 5 steps
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Paid webinars are a great way to generate leads, sales, and brand awareness. But how do you create and conduct a successful paid webinar? We provide some tips and steps to help you make this happen
If you have ever…